The glacier of lifeWriggles throughThe uneasy silence,Stammering a bitBefore the mightyMountainsSmiling in jest,Sniffing the snow,Caressing theBushy eyebrowsConspiring with the sun.Much needs to flowUnder the bridgeAnyway...

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

This is my first post for the blog created by an amazing Tweeple Emaan Khan who felt nice about me mentioning her message to Karan Johar in my interview with him. Well, a lot of my fellow tweeple are liking the fact that we are taking their questions during star interviews. To be honest, the reason why I am taking these questions or messages is not because I am doing any favour to anyone. No. I am taking these questions because most of the qs sent by fans on Twitter are brilliant. They are definitely Adding Huge Value to our interviews.

Yes, I genuinely feel the gap between stars and fans should be bridged because stars are what they are because of the unconditional love and adulation of their fans. While Twitter is great fun, there have been occasions when certain fans turn nasty. Yes, there are times when maybe a remark or statement made isn't liked by a certain group of people. It's fine, as what is liked by one, need not be liked by another. But yes, even if we have to disagree, we must do it politely. That makes the relationship stronger. Maximum Tweeple are wonderfully courteous and well behaved. More power to them.

Finally, I would like to Thank all of you who have made this birthday of mine The Best Ever. A Fan Club (I am still pinching myself on that one), a blog created over period of five thoughtful hours, most beautiful cards, fantastic videos and yes a cake was cut for me in USA by warm tweeple. My colleagues at Bollywood Hungama were super. My new t-shirt was generously splashed with cake alongwith face, neck etc. It is truly the best place to work. I hope to hang in here for a long time. Inshallah! Internet is the future of media and we shall be doing a lot of Hungama (God Willing). My my wife, daughter made it truly special. And yes, my parents and brother-sister reminded me of my toddler days (even though one cringes at being reminded of those times but one surely feels special). Also childhood friends wish you from various parts of the world. Thats a God's gift too.

Thanks to everyone...and I promise to do a lot of Hungama with all of you friends from across the globe. Lots of surprises. Lots of 'suspense' (I love that). And yes, will try and give as much happiness as I can (for the kinda happiness you've been giving is unbelievable). Also, I am not a fan of any star. So, do trust the fact that whatever opinion or news I am conveying is honest and objective to the best of my abilities. I am human and may fail to satisfy your expectations at times. Sorry for that.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

This Blog is a gift to Faridoon Shahryar from one of his thousands of Followers on his Birthday (Feb 23, 2010) as a THANK YOU. He recently did an interview with Karan Johar (Director, Producer) and re read my tweets to Karan Johar. I was the first one he mentioned in the interview and he told him on my behalf how much I Love Karan Johar. It was something I was trying to achieve for last 5 yrs or more. Fardioon it meant the world to me! The world! So Thank You Faridoon! I hope you run this blog and your followers on Twitter and around the world just increase by the minute.

Happy Birthday and I hope all your dreams come true and you continue to be as humble and informative as you are. I'm sure a lot of us out there want to Thank you for all your efforts.

---A very very very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Faridoon ji! Thank you for being the most sweetest, kindest and most friendliest journo on Twitter!

You have always made so many stars' fans happy and we are ever so grateful to you for that, and more so for making Shahid's 29th bday so special with the special interview! We are extremely lucky to have you on Twitter, Faridoon ji! Today, we celebrate a person who has brought happiness to everyone! May you keep flourishing & and may this special day and all years ahead bring you lots of love, happy memories & success!
Have a blast, Faridoon ji, You know you ROCK, we know you ROCK!! :D

--Have a nice one! Lots of dua and no Im not stocking u ;) Farhan

---Wishing you a fabulously Happy Birthday-have a gr8 one-May ur life be filled with joy...love...peace n happiness...u r da best!!

---your better with cricket updates...you should have been a sports journalist.. :-)

---Mornin' Just finished watching ur interview w/Kj. Love how you even include the fan's Q & thoughts from Twitter. Thanks for keeping this great interaction with us. Kj was really comfortable in your presence. Now that's something a lot of journos lack. Great interview! :)